"Thank you for the help, Elder Sun," Yuan said shortly after the disciples left.
Elder Sun looked at him and asked, "What are you doing inside the inner court, anyway?"
"I was summoned by Grand Elder Bai."
"I see…" Elder Sun mumbled and stared at him as if she had something to say but wasn't sure if she should.
"What's wrong, Elder Sun?" Yuan asked.
After a moment of silence, Elder Sun spoke with a resolute face, "Want to become my disciple?"
"Eh?" Yuan's eyes widened with genuine surprise. "You want me to be your disciple? Are you serious?"
Elder Sun frowned and asked, "Why are you so surprised? You're acting like I'm not supposed to have a disciple. I may have been working as a protector in the Hunting Grounds, but I am still a sect elder with plenty of qualifications to be a master."
Yuan shook his head, "I don't question your qualifications."
"Then why are you surprised?"
"Just cause…?"
